Horrific Lynching Burned Man After Florida Murder
Fred Rochelle, a 26 year old black man, accused of assaulting and killing Mrs. Rena Taggart in Bartow Florida, was burned at a stake by a mob near Place Creek Bridge after being captured by two Black men. The crowd gathered as police failed to stop the lynching and fire consumed the prisoner for about 30 minutes.
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Bartow
Fla
Fred Rochelle
Rena Taggart
Florida
Taggart
Ely Bridge
Place Creek
Tinu
Possea
Polk County
Wretel
Syriuv or Fios Laxative Syrup Promoted by California Fia Syrup Co
The California Fia Syrup Co. markets Syriuv or Fios a liquid laxative claimed to cleanse the system gently and promptly. It supposedly relieves colds headaches fevers and habitual constipation and acts on kidneys liver and bowels without irritation. The ad notes figs are used for flavor and warns buyers to seek the full company name on the package to avoid imitations.
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California
Fia Syrup Co
California Fia Syrup Co
Mysterious death probe links to packet sent to girl
Chicago reports the state's attorney's office investigating a mysterious packet sent to a girl hours before a death. Dr. August M Unger’s brother was found dead at the Grand Union hotel. Poison led to a coroner’s verdict of death by poison or other means. A $5,000 life policy naming a decedent’s sister and Dr Unger as trustee is noted with American Surety Co. involved.
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Chicago
August M. Uncer
New York
Maurie Defenbach
State's Attorney
Dor Caer
Grand Union Hotel
Unger
American Surety Company of
Indiana oil field May report shows steady output
Montpelier Indiana May oil data show 2 wells completed with 3 660 barrels daily production averaging 22 barrels per well. May adds 23 more wells and 80 barrels daily production while dry holes drop by three. Active work increases with 36 more tool strings and 202 drilling wells and 87 rigs ready.
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Montpelier
Ind
Indiana
Old resident killed on Monon tracks near Delphi
Charles Grus a longtime Delphi resident and former California gold seeker died when struck by a northbound Monon passenger train while bystanders watched a Wabash gravel train. He had lived in Delphi over fifty years and was involved in local oil interests. May 30 Decatur report notes another drowning in St Marys river.
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Delphi
Ind
Charles Grus
Muohon
Monon
Gros
California
Decatur
Charles Behinger
St. Mary’s River
Gordon Re-elected at Confederate Veterans Encampment
Memphis Pennsylvania May 30 The Confederate Veterans annual encampment concluded its business electing General John B Gordon as commander in chief in an event marked by plans to build the Hate Abbey at Richmond with funds already on hand. A parade and a Sons of Veterans ball at Confederate Hall drew about 2,000 attendees.
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Memphis
Pennu
Dallas
Tex
John KB. Gordon
Richimond
Sargent
Scorpion
Italy
France
Confederate Hall
Sons of Veterans
Flags at half mast on Memorial Day across executive buildings
Washington May 30. Flags on all executive buildings are at half mast following Memorial Day custom. The White House and other government buildings display the mourning sign on the president's homecoming day.
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Washington
White House
Serious Charge Against Parents in Indiana
Madison Indiana May 30 George Wolf chief of police of Seymour with Sheriff Averitt and a posse arrested James Floyd and his wife at their home seven miles south of the city. They were committed at Bedford Kentucky and will be brought to Endinta on requisition papers to answer for deserting and causing the death of their babe near Seymour. Indianapolis May 30 state conference of health officers voted to support the state board of health in its refusal to abide by the Louttit amendment to the compulsory education law. The conference favors excluding children from infected homes from schools despite the amendment.
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Madison
Ind
Greorge Wolf
Seymour
Averitt
Trouble County
Kentucky
James Floyd
Bedford
Endinta
Indianapolis
State Conference of Health Officers
State Board of Health
Goshen Ex-Mayor Dies by Hanging in Office
Township Trustee J. Bo Walk former Goshen mayor was found dead yesterday afternoon in his office. He hanged himself, rope attached to a gas pipe four feet from the floor. He had been ill for a year and failed in the drug business three years earlier, leading to despondency.
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Goshen
Ind
J. Bo Walk
HM Health
Train Hits Family Crossing Tracks in Niles
A Big Four passenger train struck a wagon load of gypsies crossing the rails near Niles Michigan on May 30 killing six year old Ethel Whipple and fatally injuring her brother and badly injuring the father Charles Whipple.
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Niles
Mich
Ethel Whipple
Pabst
Charlier Whipple
Fireman’s Close Call Ends With Electric Bitters Rescue
Burling ton Iowa locomotive fireman C W Bellamy describes a near collapse as pain and weakness beset him. A bottle of Electric Bitters restored his strength and health, with the remedy praised for reviving the weak and a guaranteed satisfaction offered by C D Knoefel at 50 cents.
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C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Lowia
C. D. Knoefel
Faith Healer faces fine under new Indiana law
Bedford Ind May 30 Professor George Parks magnetic healer was fined 2% dollars yesterday in circuit court by Judge Martin for violating the new law prohibiting faith doctors and similar practices. An appeal was taken to the state supreme court.
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Bedford
Ind
George Parks
Martin
M. Js
Supreme Court
Fire guts three story Kokomo Dry Goods store
The three story Kokomo Dry Goods company building in Kokomo Indiana was gutted by fire yesterday. Loss estimated at 35000 dollars with 30000 dollars insured.
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Kokomo
Ind
Kokomo Dry Goods Company
Bound to Hare Factories
Union City Indiana voters approved a one half cent tax on May 30 to attract new industries to the city.
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Hare
Union City
Ind
Eity
Pew Industries
Hatfield Candidate for Clerk of the Supreme Court
Clem Hatfield of Bluffton announced his Republican candidacy for clerk of the supreme court. The piece notes Wells county’s historic Democratic lean and past open-books reform, plus references to local political figures, a fishing letter from ex Senator James K. McDonald, and various state and county political happenings.
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Indianapolis
Clem Hatfield
Hluffton
Supreme Court
Wells County
Jas
Machinists' strike talks amid U S coast reports
Reports from across the United States suggest support for machinists on the coast, with 1300 men in New York City already granted demands and others expected to follow. President DeConnett of the International Machinists disputes a claim about his power to call a strike, saying only a three fourths majority can order one.
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Toronto
Mary
United States
Piteuie
DeConnett
International Machinists
New York City
O’connell
Casualty List Reports British Losses in Transvaal Actions
London May 66 casualty list shows 42 British killed and 9 wounded. Most deaths occurred May 22 to May 76 in eastern Transvaal around Bethel and Standerton where General Bloud operates.
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London
War Office
Bethel
Standerton
Transvaal
Bloud
McKinley Returns From 6600 Mile Across Country Trip
President McKinley and party complete a 32 day journey covering about 6075 miles. In Ohio they stopped at Canton to see Mrs. McKinley’s sister and niece while many locals gathered at stations along the route. Miss Mary Barber accompanied the party to the Pacific coast and will stay at the White House before returning to Canton.
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Washington
Ohio
Canton
Ida Harber
Judge Day
John C. Dember
Judge Baldwin
Mayor Robertson
Olympia
Mrs. McKinley
Mary Barber
Pacue Coast
Single trolley doomed in Peoria electrolysis case
Chicago dispatch reports Special Master Frank L Wean warned that if Judge Grosscup endorses the findings the Peoria street railways and all lines using single trolley systems must replace with a double wire return circuit avoiding earth as a return. Separate item notes E A Lamber son, once Wallace Mo superintendent, who died after stealing a horse and buggy in St Joseph Mo.
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Chicago
Systean F
United States
Frank L. Wean
Dia
Peoria
Grosscup
Drowning Tragedy Near Pleasanton Claims Two Boys
In Pleasanton Kansas two youths Harry Norman aged 18 and Todd Blakey aged 16 drowned in the Marais des Cygnes river. Norman reportedly attempted a rescue when Blakey, playing in the water, got over his head and both perished.
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Pleasanton
Kan
Harry Norman
Todd Blakey
Marais-des-Cygne
Here
Young Blakey
Norman
Bank Robbery Shakes Bradner Branch of Mechanics’ Bank
The Bradner branch of the Mechanics Bank of Fosterin Ohio was robbed and about 4000 pounds stolen on May 30. Police pursued clues but details remain scarce. No injuries reported.
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Fosterin .O
Bradner (O
Mechanics’ Bank
Result of Current Games and Standings of the Clubs
National League AM games postponed on account of rain. Standings reflect updated results and delayed matchups across teams.
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Raja
ARROW IN THE HANDS LIBEL TRIAL BEGINS IN BOSTON
Boston opens a libel case against Mary Baker Eddy as Josephine Woodbury sues for 250000 over an annual church address by First Church of Christ Scientist. testimony touches on religious motives and prior church ties. separate item reports a servant’s suicide and missing sailors near Sandusky. stray ads promote health products and a local quarry accident update.
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Boston
Mas
Josephine
Woodbury
Christinn
Mary Baker Gr. Biebdly
Mdaly
Church of Christ
Case verdict on Webb charged with killing Gia in feud
London jury returned a verdict after lengthy deliberations in a case involving Jule Webbe Veqouiced charged with killing Clio Gia amid a three-way feud in the county. The court heard testimonies and evidence before reaching a verdict last evening.
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London
Ivy
Webb
Clio Gia
Gaurrird
Hey County
Bedi
Baffling Plague Report Sparks Urgent Policy Call
A cryptic early 20th century note reports a worsening health crisis with a rising death rate and calls for urgent legislative action on public health. The fragment hints at a dangerous outbreak requiring government dragooned measures and swift response.
Local Woman Credits Dr King’s New Discovery For Cure
Mrs. Chas. Applegate of Alexandria Indiana reports coughs and consumption nearly ruined her sleep and strength until three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and she gained weight. Trial bottles advertised at Dr Knoefel’s drugstore.
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Chas. Applegate
Alexandria
Ind
Mother Giray's Sweet Powders for Chickens Advertised
An old patent medicine advertisement promotes Mother Giray's Sweet Powders for Chickens claiming quick relief for feverish or cross children by cleansing the stomach and aiding liver function. It cites Allen S. Olmsted of LeRoy New York as a sample free address and notes the product as a cure sold by all druggists.
Foley's Honey Tar Sealant Promises Cough Relief
An early 20th century health note touts Foley's Honey Tar as a remedy that soothes coughs and clears lungs. The ad claims a sealant action helps lungs and eases breathing, urging readers to try the product for relief.
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Foley
Unvanquished of Gov San Prancisco Perry Me Govern Bout
Perry Me Govern and an unnamed rival clashed at Mechanics Pavilion last night in a boxing bout for championship honors. Me Govern delivered decisive blows in the fifth round after an early struggle, dominating the match and sending his opponent to the canvas twice before the bell.
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San Prancisco
Miyoo
Perry
Gap
Aurelia Therrera
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Melloveron
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